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[azzeh123]

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[NorthOfBroad]

Shadowing and watching doctors are very different. Unless you actually stopped volunteering and had the doctor acknowledge you as an observer, it was not shadowing. You can say you shadowed doctors in the Middle East, but you should really just cold call a bunch of American doctors (if you are applying this cycle avoid hospitals at this point , they usually have a long process to get certified) and see if you can follow them for a week. You really don't need a lot of shadowing considering your clinical experience, but you need some.

 

[gyngyn]

The purpose of shadowing is show us that you know what you are getting into.
Shadowing doctors in other counties is not a substitute for this.
Though not a requirement, some primary care shadowing (even 25 hours) would improve your application.
Start by calling your own doctor (or your Mom's!) and ask if he can recommend someone.

 

[azzeh123]

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[nervosigeneris]

The purpose of shadowing is show us that you know what you are getting into.
Shadowing doctors in other counties is not a substitute for this.
Though not a requirement, some primary care shadowing (even 25 hours) would improve your application.
Start by calling your own doctor (or your Mom's!) and ask if he can recommend someone.

Is shadowing a PA or DPM an acceptable option?

 

[Goro]

To follow up on my learned colleague's comment, shadowing also shows you what a doctor's day is like, and how different doctors approach their jobs.

The purpose of shadowing is show us that you know what you are getting into.
Shadowing doctors in other counties is not a substitute for this.
Though not a requirement, some primary care shadowing (even 25 hours) would improve your application.
Start by calling your own doctor (or your Mom's!) and ask if he can recommend someone.

Only if you want to go to PA or DPM school.

Is shadowing a PA or DPM an acceptable option?